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John W. Olver: “It is voluntary, and it is one that anybody who has a better plan should keep their better plan.”

On the recordJune 13, 2000
It is voluntary, and it is one that anybody who has a better plan should keep their better plan.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the nature of a voluntary plan.

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